Braised Fennel

This is a good recipe. If you like licorice try fennel.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 12  small fennel bulbs or 4 -6  large fennel bulbs, quartered
• 1⁄4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 3  cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and drop in the baby fennel bulbs or quartered bulbs.
2. Return to a boil and cook 10 minutes, until the fennel is tender.
3. Drain and set aside.
4. In a frying pan large enough to hold all the fennel, heat the oil over medium-low heat, and add the garlic and red pepper flakes.
5. Cook gently until the garlic has softened.
6. Add the fennel and continue cooking, stirring to coat the fennel with the oil.
7. Cook for an additional 5 minutes and serve hot or at room temperature.